Dekoni Audio Elite Series Earpads for HiFiMan Sundara, HE-400i Headphones (Elite Sheepskin)

I purchased these Dekoni pads to replace the poor quality stock pads on my HiFiMan Sundara. I found the stock pads to be kind of uncomfortable, probably because I have become spoiled by wearing my LCD-2 with those luscious Audeze pads which are like cushions for the ears. I also wanted to try out the fenestrated pads so that I could find out if they were any cooler. I've changed pads before on my HD-600's but always with the genuine Sennheiser pads of the same type which came with them brand new so this my first experience with making any change in type of pads. So what do I think of these? Well, the first thing I noticed is that they do in fact come with the necessary mounting rings which is fabulous should you have a broken one or if you've lost them. That saves you $10. Secondly, the materials used in these pads are superior in every way to those used in the stock pads. The stock pads had some cheap blue crappy foam inside whatever cheap exterior material they used. The Dekoni pads feel better on the ears. The foam is thicker, more dense and when compressed springs back nicely. Aesthetically they just give the Sundara a much more premium look. I like that fact because they really are an outstanding pair of headphones. Were they difficult to put on? Not at all, in fact I had them on within 5 minutes. Of course I had removed the stock pads before receiving the Dekoni pads but it was real simple. I got the first cup reattached on the first attempt just using my hands but had to slide a credit card under the pad in order to get the fourth clip to attach underneath. And so how do they sound? I think they sound outstanding. I don't notice any major change in the overall sound, if anything at all I think I'm picking up a bit wider sound stage, maybe because of the pads being a bit deeper than the stock pads. The bass doesn't seem to have changed , of course this headphone doesn't offer a ton of punch and slam. My LCD-2 do a much better job of that. I'm not afraid to EQ a bit so I'll be looking into that as I get more familiar with these. It's true that these pads are a bit pricey, at least it is in my view. A lot of pads are expensive. Some of the Focal pads are $100-200, Audeze can run close to $100. I think it's worth it if you plan to keep your headphones, and I think you get what you pay for. I may try another variety one of these days but am very much pleased with these so far. Highly recommend!

I was a little skeptical about ordering these and held off for as long as I could because not only did I not see the Amazon Free Return guarantee, but at $59.99 they are a third of the price I paid for the actual headphones themselves. HOWEVER, that being said, I could not be more satisfied with these earpads. For a little background, I have owned a pair of Hifiman HE400i headphones for a couple years (the original version with the comfort headband, not the 2020 edition) and while they were one of my favorite pairs and sounded great, I just felt like with just a little bit more bass they would be absolutely perfect. So I figured replacing the original earpads (which were of solid quality themselves) with these elite sheepskin upgrade pads (not fenestrated) would improve the bass and perhaps even the comfort (if possible with how comfortable these headphones already were) and turn them into an ideal headphone. Well even with those lofty expectations, I was absolutely blown away when I installed these earpads just how much they improved the bass impact and tightness along with the comfort--and all while having absolutely no negative effects on the sound quality or modifying the rest of the sound signature! I really couldn't recommend them any more even at $60. If you already love your Hifimans but want a little more bass, comfort and isolation and are willing to take the chance to transform them from amazing to masterful these are the pads for you! Totally worth the money. They will turn your HE400i headphones into endgame sounding headphones. Only issue I'm having now is that with how premium these earpads are, they make the rest of the somewhat plasticky feeling frame of the HE400i's feel a little cheap by comparison. But that's no fault of the earpads and for a pair of $150-$200 headphones, the build quality is still plenty solid. Maybe I'll upgrade to the Sundara or even XS someday and when I do I'll be sure to order some Dekoni elite pads for them as well! Until then, I'm more than over the moon about my experience with my now upgraded HE400i's! For even further reference, I also own a pair of Sennheiser HD599's, EPOS (Sennheiser gaming brand) H6 Pro closed back version, Hifiman Sundara closed back version, Philips Fidelio L2's, Philips Fidelio X3's, Master & Dynamic MH40's, and 1More Triple Driver earbuds. Which I usually power with my LG V50 ThinQ and/or Xduoo XD05 Plus amp/dac, or occasionally my FiiO übtr bluetooth dac. While using FLAC format and highest bitrate available in offline downloaded music. So that's my headphone listening experience and what my comparisons etc are based off. Still pretty only a handful of years into my audiophile journey but loving every bit of it, especially now with my upgraded Hifimans!... Now to find some Dekoni elite upgrade pads for my Sennheisers... Hope this helped!! Best of luck to all y'all music lovers out there!

Installation: The installation is actually quite easy when you know how they clip on. I would suggest starting from the top and then the rear side and work your way around the ring until all the clips are in. Sound quality: These pads bring the bass out of the HE-4XXs. They add to the lower end of the sound spectrum so if you're looking for more sub-bass and more powerful low mids then look no further. While I do not have professional equipment I am running the phones on a modi and magi 3+ stack. My one complaint is that while it adds more sound, the sound gets busy in each pad. Instead of the clean sound output that you got with the stock pads. This is because these frequencies leak out of the stock pads but it is worth noting. Comfort: As for comfort the sheepskin elites are much more comfortable than the stock pads. The stock pads get covered in lint and they can be quite scratchy and uncomfortable after the velour starts to wear in. With these pads I can wear these for long periods of time without feeling this discomfort. The one downside with going with fully sealed pads is they seal in the heat and during the long periods they do get quite warm. Conclusion: For pads $60 seems like a big investment, however if you take into account just how much these pads can change the way they sound then it can be justified. Also keep in mind they do have a tendency to go on sale so you might be able to get them on sale.

I purchased a set of these Elite Sheepskins for my HE4XX cans and, I have to say, they're ridiculously more comfortable than the stock pads- once you actually get them on. Comfort, as I said, is great. I can wear these things for hours and just sort of feel them disappear on my head. Way better support than stock. Way better memory foam. Way better quality of material. Which it damned well should be for the cost. Installing them, owing to the little raised nubs on the rings not standing as tall as the stock ones as well as the lining of the pads not being attached or held on in any way around said rings, is an absolute nightmare. Prepare for a lot of getting three sides in only to have the fourth keep slipping out or simply not seating properly. Sound quality? I think bass went up, as well as a bit more defined and clear highs. They still definitely sound good. Why do I say "I think"? Because I seriously don't want to go through popping them off and reinstalling to check.

Just a nice cosmetic upgrade. I did’t really A/B the pads because I didn’t want to put too much strain on them. However, I don’t notice any obvious differences between the stock and Dekoni pads. Super comfy but I did have to go up another notch on the headband to get the same fit.

First, these pads are very high quality. The leather is soft, the foam is dense and forgiving. They feel luxerious and well made. However, they are dimmesionally different enough from the OEM Hifiman Pali Pads that I found them to be far less comfortable. I could wear my Sundaras all day with out fatigue but I can only wear the new pads maybe an hour or so before i have to take a break. The earholes are smaller by nearly 5mm and the thickness of the padding at its most narrow point is greater by at least 5mm . The overall impact is the clamp force is tighter and the smaller earholes create more preasure points that do not exhist with the OEM pads. I rotated the pads many times to try and find an orientation that was more comfortable and never found a fit I could live with. I really want to love these for their superior build quality and the warmer, "bass-ier" sound signature. Ultimately, I went back to the OEM HifiMan Pali Pads. Your results may vary. I tried them on Sundaras and HE400i with the same result.

These ear pads are a dream come true. They check all the boxes i was looking for. Extremely comfortable? check! Help keep the build up of heat around my ears to a minimum? Check! fit perfectly and easy to install? Check and Check! As for changes to sound quality due to the earphones. I personally could not notice a difference in the sound between these and the original hybrid style the Sundara come with. It is possible that with the down time to change out the ear pads (a little under 5 minutes the first time to remove the old and get the new ones installed) that it throws off what i think i hear. I could probably do some tests with one ear pad on each to see if i can tell a difference but frankly ... i dont care that much. They sound fantastic, they feel fantastic, and that's all I could ask fro in a new set of ear pads.

I'm a gamer who is new to audiophile headphones. After trying 5 different headphones I liked the sound quality of the Sundara's the most. When they arrived, the earpads were not comfortable for extended use (8+ hours a day because of work too) and I thought I had to return them and start the search again. That's when I found these gems. I was able to keep the headphones I love and put the most comfortable ear pads I've ever experienced on them easily. Installation from a noob and it still only took me 1 Dekoni YT video and 3 minutes. I went with hybrid based on the frequency responses having the smallest deviations from the stock earpads. Whether or not it mattered, I didn't want to take any chance of changing the sound I love. The quality from stock to sheepskin on the sides is apparent. The velour feels incredible. What really sold them for me however, is the stitching. The stitching on the stock earpads was more rough and sharp which is where the discomfort came from on my ear. The stitching on the Dekoni's is smooth and isn't felt at all. This is all within 3 hours of wear so I can't wait until they're actually broken in. I gave noise cancellation a 5 star but my headphones are open back so the 5-star rating is more like "They do the job they're supposed to do" and not necessarily due to actual noise cancellation which I don't want.

I got these as replacement rear pads for my 400i headphones as the original pads eventually have up on me. These seem to be very well made and are as easy to put on as the focuspads Hifiman use. Once on they are very comfortable and will hopefully last a good amount of time. They do change the sound signature slightly and it will come down to personal preference if that's a good or bad thing.

Produit de qualité, bien arrivé et en bon état ! Utilisés, avec adaptation, en remplacement des pads d'origine pour un Quad ERA 1 ! Sans impact significatif sur la qualité sonore, , ils sont plus agréables et plus confortables à porter pendant plus longtemps !

Sundaraの純正フォーカスパッドとほぼ同じですが、素材が合成皮からシープスキンと上質なベロアへのアップグレードになります。 音質はほとんど変わらず、わずかにクリアになる程度。 つけ心地フィット感は大幅に向上しとてもいいです。柔らかくベロアがさらさらしていて値段相当の価値はありますね。 ただ、hifimanのパッド交換はそこそこ難しいのでそれだけは注意です。

Is short: This is what Hifiman Sundara should come with from the factory. These are amazing in every sense of the word. Not too soft, not too hard. Much more breathable and comfortable than the once that come with the headphones out-of-the-box. I don't really notice any real difference in sound between these and the original pads, which is great. 13/10 would recommend! Hifiman should include Dekoni replacement pads in every purchase of all their headphones that Dekoni makes replacement pads for, they really are that great.

先に行っておきますとDEVAは対応機種に記載ありませんし 取り付けベースがきっちり合わず上手く装着できませんでした。 なので純正パッドの取り付けベースを入れて取り付けし問題なしでした。 純正パッドがボロボロになって交換する場合はこれでいいかと思います。